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Mexican Slang Words (in Spanish) — Just the Basics
Languages | Spanish Language Learning

Mexican Slang Words (in Spanish) — Just the Basics

ByDana Hooshmand January 25, 2025January 25, 2025

My personal, brief list of CORE Mexican slang words (in Spanish, of course). Just the basics, not a massive list.

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Perfect Milan Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Perfect Milan Self-Guided Walking Tour

ByJo Hyun July 24, 2024January 25, 2025

A self-guided walking tour of Milan — just a map that we created based on our own research.

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Must-Know Travel Phrases
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Must-Know Travel Phrases

ByJo Hyun June 7, 2024June 23, 2024

Travel phrases for becoming “travel fluent” in any language. How to navigate travel scenarios with ease.

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Follow Your Curiosity in Language Learning
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Follow Your Curiosity in Language Learning

ByDana Hooshmand February 9, 2024February 9, 2024

Explaining a technique I used to follow online resources to learn languages by following my curiosity.

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The Turkish Phrases I’ll Most Miss from Türkiye
Languages | Travel | Turkish Language Learning Resources | Türkiye (Turkey) Travel Resources

The Turkish Phrases I’ll Most Miss from Türkiye

ByDana Hooshmand January 30, 2024January 30, 2024

My favourite Turkish phrases that I’ll miss.

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A Simple Guide to Korean Honorifics
Korean Language Learning Resources | Languages

A Simple Guide to Korean Honorifics

ByDana Hooshmand December 29, 2023December 29, 2023

A guide to Korean “honorifics” — Polite nouns, verbs, and conjugations to use when speaking to your elders or in formal situations in Korean.

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Korean Restaurant Phrases — Phrases for Eating Out in Korea
Korea | Korean Language Learning Resources | Languages | Travel

Korean Restaurant Phrases — Phrases for Eating Out in Korea

ByDana Hooshmand December 23, 2023December 23, 2023

Some useful phrases for eating out in Korean restaurants, including getting takeout.

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150 Essential Italian Travel Phrases to Travel Italy with Confidence
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150 Essential Italian Travel Phrases to Travel Italy with Confidence

ByJo Hyun October 25, 2023October 25, 2023

Master essential Italian travel phrases to elevate your Italy journey. Unlock authentic experiences, connect with locals, and navigate Italy with ease.

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How to Pronounce “e” in Turkish
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How to Pronounce “e” in Turkish

ByDana Hooshmand October 24, 2023October 24, 2023

An explanation of how to pronounce “e” in Turkish, when to use the open and closed forms.

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How to Learn French for Travel and Navigate France with Confidence
France | French | Languages

How to Learn French for Travel and Navigate France with Confidence

ByJo Hyun October 16, 2023October 28, 2023

Unlock the full experience of your next trip with our expert guide to learn French for travel. Dive into practical tips, cultural nuances, and effective tools that enhance communication and immersion.

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